GUIDED TOURS

Postal Address: Gainsborough Old Hall Parnell St,
Gainsborough Lincolnshire UK DN21 2NB Telephone: + [44] 01522 782040 Enquiries: + [44] 01522 782040 Map Reference: OS Map 121; ref sk 815895Map Location:www.streetmap.co.ukBus Station: is located in Gainsborough Town Centre, 5 mins from
the Old Hall.Car Parking please be careful to allow at least 2hrs for visit.
1hour parking within the precincts of the Old Hall, car parking on council
car parks. If you use Marshalls Yard - charges 50p for 2 hr car parking
Gainsborough has a Market on Tuesday and on a Saturday, when
it is busier than usual. Sunday parking is free on council car parks.
Train Access: Gainsborough Lea Road Station 1 mile from the Old
Hall - main station. On leaving this station turn left and proceed along
Lea Rd and Bridge St. 30 mins to Old Hall Gainsborough.Central Station: 12mins from Old Hall [ infrequent] Retford Station is main line North & South and Midlands and East
Coast. Change at Retford for Gainsborough/Lincoln line.Cycle Route: see National Cycle Network www.sustrans.co.ukAirports: Robin Hood, East Midlands, Humberside.Facilities at Old Hall:

SERVICES PROVIDED

PDA - personal digital assistant which will provide an
audio and graphics as you tour the complex.

Gift Shop & Manor House Tea Shop*

Evening opening by request

Special rates for group visits

Guided tours for group visits by prior arrangements by
The Friends

Catering by prior arrangement

Wheelchair access to ground only

Full programme of special events and exhibitions

Detective briefcases available free for families at weekends
and during school holidays

Schools are welcome at Gainsborough Old Hall. 8,166 came in 2005!
We run a lively and exciting education programme, designed to meet
the requirements of the National Curriculum KS 1,2 and 3. The programme
was developed through consultation between local teachers and our
educational staff. Schools can book a morning activity session with
our education demonstrators. This is based upon role play and practical
activities and includes a banquet to celebrate Henry VIIIs visit to
the Old Hall in 1541. Schools are then free to set their own programme
for the afternoon.

Special schools are always welcome at the Old Hall. We are happy
to arrange a meeting prior to your visit to discuss appropriate activities
for your group, if you think it would be helpful.

However, we can offer alternative activities to groups or individuals
who are unable to gain access to the first floor. Please let us know
if this is the case when you book so that we can plan accordingly.

There is a disabled toilet, with chair lift provision for access.

School groups are limited to a maximum of 70 children per visit There
must be at least one teacher/adult to every 6 children Please telephone
to check current charges. Accompanying teachers/adults are free to
a ratio of 1:6. Special need ancillaries are free.

Our education service is very popular and is therefore advisable
to book a visit one year in advance to avoid disappointment

TOUR GUIDES

Visiting groups can also pre-book a Tour Guide, at no
extra cost. For further details contact Administration on [44+]
01427 612669.

GROUP CATERING

We also cater for group visits during normal opening hours
and for evening visits. Prior notice is always required for group
bookings and catering requirements. Please telephone in the first
instance on: [44+] 01427 612669. Download
form.

Visitors are advised to wear warm clothing, especially
during the months of October to May inclusive. There is no central heating
in the Hall, and it can be very cold - especially in the evenings.

COACH DRIVERS - you may park down GLADSTONE
ST for the purpose of dropping off passengers ONLY. Free parking for
the duration of your stay is provided at WEST LINDSEY LEISURE CENTRE.
See map for directions.